Senior Safety Advisor
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17 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client a leading organisation delivering essential water and civil infrastructure across Melbournes eastern region is seeking an experienced Senior Safety Advisor to support a series of capital works projects. This role forms part of a long-term program responsible for upgrading critical treatment facilities pipelines and associated civil assets that serve communities across metropolitan and regional Victoria.
About the Role
You will play a key role in maintaining safe project environments across multiple active sites. Working closely with project managers field teams subcontractors and external stakeholders you will ensure compliance with safety requirements support investigations guide best practice and promote a strong safety culture across all project teams.
This position suits a proactive safety professional who has experience in high-risk construction or utilities environments and thrives in a role that blends field engagement advisory responsibilities and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards procedures and project-specific requirements
Support incident investigations risk assessments and corrective actions
Assist in developing and updating safety procedures communications and project safety documentation
Conduct regular site inspections audits and toolbox talks
Support workers compensation and injury management processes when required
Build strong working relationships with site teams and raise safety awareness across all levels
Maintain safety records reports and legislative documentation
Liaise with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders when required
Identify opportunities to strengthen existing safety systems tools and processes
Requirements
Degree in WHS Environmental Science Engineering Project Management or related field
Diploma of Work Health & Safety (or equivalent)
Safety Lead Auditor qualification
Strong knowledge of construction safety and relevant legislation
ICAM Lead Investigator certification
Valid drivers licence and ability to travel between metro and regional sites
Experience in major civil utilities or infrastructure projects
Excellent communication problem-solving and documentation skills
Benefits
Competitive remuneration
Paid parental leave and wellbeing leave options
Opportunities for long-term career progression across diverse major projects
Supportive workplace culture with a focus on safety inclusion and development
Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible
How to Apply
Required Skills:
WHS legislation knowledge ICAM investigation Hazard identification & risk assessment Site inspection & auditing Stakeholder engagement Report writing Document management Contractor safety management Communication & influencing skills
Required Education:
Bachelor degree in WHS Environmental Science Engineering Project Management or relatedDiploma of WHSSafety Lead Auditor qualificationICAM Lead Investigator (preferred)
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- IT
- In House Legal
- Accomodation
- HR Operations
- Dns
